The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V843000·Announced 2016-11-21

Hyundai Recalls 2007-2008 Entourage Vehicles for Hood Latch Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles because the secondary hood latch may corrode and fail to engage, increasing crash risk if the hood opens while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that could lead to a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured between February 16, 2006, and June 30, 2008. The recall involves 41,264 vehicles where the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind, potentially remaining in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch for vehicles originally sold or registered in specific states including Alaska, Connecticut, and New York. For vehicles in other states, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in January 2017, and owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
41,264

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ENTOURAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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